For those who love small streams, wild trout, and life...in their simplest form

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Some thoughts, plans, and a simple streamer.

Good morning folks..........He's back. These last days have been what New England Spring is all about. Warm sunny days with temps near 70, streams in pristine condition, flowers sprouting, and even a trout or two rising to the dry fly. Well that changed rapidly last night. A cold front passed and this AM we were greeted with temps around 30, snow and a strong wind. But this is New England and it will change, the weather that is and all the winter crap will be gone.

Saturday is the opening day of trout season in Connecticut. The major trout rivers, as well as lakes and ponds have been stocked and are waiting for the onslaught of fishermen. As for Mark and I and probably a few others we will not be there. We have decided to fish a few wild trout streams. These lovely little streams with those wonderful 5 inch wild trout. There will be no combat fishing here, and as Mark says, NO "white bucket" fishermen.

Bill Thomas,Thanks.Bill most all streams are open for much of the year, especially the TMA's, and the WTMA's never close.Lakes and ponds as well as a few streams close on the 28th of Feb, and open on the third Saturday in April.

Just being in the places where wild fish live is worth the effort and time... Add in that the majority of fishermen follow the stocking trucks... You guys have a great idea... and if your bringing breakfast made of yummy egg/bagel sandwiches like that... you guys will be well fed in addition to happily enjoying the outdoors!

In addition, to what Howard said, really a pretty good reason why I spend so much time stalking the ponds for warm water fish in Northern Colorado. No closed season and I can find a place to park without much difficulty! Enjoy your day doing what you love the most and then share it all with us on the next post.

About Me

I have been fishing for more years that I want to say.
Fly fishing since the seventies.
I take the simple approach to fly fishing. Fly fishing need not be complicated.
Take the time to slow down on the water and look to the grand beauty out there in its most simple form.